Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema posted a series of messages on social media after seeing Lionel Messi win the best male player at the FIFA awards.

Lionel Messi was crowned the best men's player at the 2022 The Best FIFA Awards and received some congratulatory words from Ronaldo Nazario.

Argentina remain confident that Lionel Messi will grace the 2026 World Cup finals, with national coach Lionel Scaloni saying: “I can see him there.”

David Alaba has been forced to explain voting for Lionel Messi ahead of Karim Benzema in the FIFA Best poll after being abused by Real Madrid fans.

Lionel Messi has landed the FIFA Best men’s player of the year award for a second time, but Cristiano Ronaldo cast no votes in that process.